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EL R No. 532,866. Patented Jan. 22, 1895.:

UNITED v STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES H. BROWN, OF DAYTON, O HIO, ASSIGNOR TO THE S. N. BROWN 85COMPANY, OF SAME PLACE.

WHEEL-RIM.

SPECIFICATION forming part Of Letters Patent N0. 532,866 dated January22, 1895. Application filed August 24, 1894- Serial No. 521,140. (Nomodel.)

To (1% whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, CHARLES H. BROWN, of Dayton, county of Montgomery,State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Wheel Rimsor Fellies; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, andexact description of the invention, such as will enable metallicreinforcing band for wooden rims,

which, when united with said wooden rim,

produces a structure in which a high degree of elasticity and strengthis obtainedfand a specific lightness and durability is combined.

To these ends I provide a metal reinforcing band, which is placed aroundthe outer circnmference of the wooden rim, and made secure thereto byshrinkage, after the method of applying the ordinary metal tire to awheel; by compressing the reinforcing band and the wooden rim together,orrany other suitable way.

Referring to the annexed drawings, which form a supplement to thespecification, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, are sectional views of myimproved reinforcing or strengthening band applied to a wooden rim.

The wooden rims shown in the views are of varying thicknesses toillustrate that the band may be applied to a variety of wooden rims.

The letter (a) designates a thin metallic band constructed of metal thathas a requisite amount of elasticity and hardness. (b) designates wires,which are completely inclosed in the outer circumferential edges ofsaid band, by being rolled th rein. These wires, when so placed, formsolidand substantialbeads that extend around the edges of said band, andare essential to give said band the desired strength and elasticity, andto insure its durable quality.

The joint formed by the meeting ends of the band, maybe secured in anysuitable way, as by allowing the wires to project at one end beyond theend of the band, and their insertion in'the rolls of the other end ofsaid band, until the ends of said wires meet, when they may be brazedand thereby made secure.

(0) designates a wooden rim or felly, which may be of anydesirable formin cross section, as is amply illustrated in the drawings. The outercircumferential surface of said rim is concaved to receive the metallicreinforcing band, in which the pneumatic tire is placed, and which tireit has not been deemed necessary to show in the drawings.

The band (a) may be shrunk onto the wooden rim, or it may be placedthereon by compression, as hereinbefore stated, and when so placed, astifier or firmer nature is imparted to the wooden rim that greatlyenhances its durability, and enables the wooden rim to possess a minimumdegree of weight.

When placed upon the rim, the circumferential strengthening beads formedby the wires ((2) will inclose the outer edges of said wooden rim,thereby preventing any chafing or splitting of said rim, and addinggreater power to resist lateral strain and any press ure on the metallicband, will have the eifect of compressing or holding toward the center,the wooden rim, the parts therebybecoming rigid and compact.

There are a variety of ways of applying the metallic reinforcing band tothe rim, but in each case it is essential that the metallic band (a) beprovided with the circumferential strengthening beads, as thisconstruction of said band is a substantial means of preventing anylateral or twisting movement of the rim.

Having described my invention, I desire to claim and secure by LettersPatent 1. The combination with a Wooden rim or felly; of a metallicreinforcing band around the outer periphery of said felly; wires rolledin the circumferential edges of said metallic band, formingcircumferential beads that inclose the outer edges of said felly,substantially as and for the purposes specified.

2. In a wheel, the combination with the wooden rim; of a metallicreinforcing band inclosing said rim; wires rolled in the circumferentialedges of said metallic band, and proj eating laterally beyond the edgesof the rim, whereby means are provided for protecting said rim againsttorsional st-rain,*and for oh- IO taining 'a specific degree oflightness, substantially as and for the purposes specified.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day ofAugust, 1894.

CHARLES H. BROVN.

R. J. MOCARTY,

I \Vitnesses: l CHARLES W. DALE.

